Blaine Brooks
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
As a retired Police Officer with 25 years of experience, my areas of expertise include strong organizational and management skills. I have a proven ability to work in a team environment and self starter who is capable of working with minimal supervision.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant
Alberta Sheriffs
04.2021 - Current
- Oversees a team of Sheriffs and assigns tasks during shift.
- Makes operational decisions about tactics, resources and safety.
- Coaches and mentors junior members and evaluates members performance.
- Handles scheduling and staffing.
- Reviews and approves reports.
Driver Examiner (PT)
Alberta Transportation - Contract
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Responsible for independently and objectively evaluating of public to determine driver's licensing
- Strong working knowledge of the Traffic Safety Act and Driver's Guide
- Strong ability to share knowledge and experience to help others grow and excel
Police Officer - Sergeant
Calgary Police Service
06.1995 - 03.2020
- Handle administrative processes created to ensure members accountability regarding assigned tasks
- Manage manpower requirements including courses, sick time, annual leave and training
- Review reports submitted by subordinates for supervisor review and approval
- Deal with public complaints mentor and develop members which includes providing performance assessments and feedback
- Liaison with community stakeholders and other units within the Service
Turf Care Maintenance Work (PT)
Springbank Links Golf Course
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Operation of various types of turf equipment
- A variety of duties associated with daily course set up, mowing, bunker preparation, general maintenance, pin setting and watering
- Horticulture and landscape maintenance
- Maintain good public relations with facility users
Park Ranger (Seasonal 1991-1993 and FT 1993-1995)
Government of Alberta
05.1991 - 06.1995
- Enforcement of rules and regulations
- Guided tours for park visitors with a focus on informative and safe visits to the park
- Provide information and history of park to visitors
- Trained new Park Rangers and team members in all park operations and policies
Education
Diploma in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Lethbridge Community College
Lethbridge, Alberta.04-1992
General Studies, 1989
University Of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta.Criminal Justice, 1988
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas.High School Diploma -
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
Lethbridge, Alberta.06-1985
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Liaise with external stakeholders to accomplish common goals
- Good interpersonal skills
- An ability to communicate with other professionals and resource people
- Demonstrated capacity to use good judgment, discretion and make sound decisions
Volunteer Experience
- Springbank Minor Hockey Association - Assistant Coach - 2022 -2023
- Springbank Minor Hockey Association/Trails West Hockey Association - Head and Assistant Coach/Coordinator - 2004 - 2019
- Calwest Baseball Association - Assistant Coach - 2017 - 2019
- Calgary Police Service - Kensington Station Front Counter - 1993 - 1995
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Auxiliary Constable - 1989 - 1995
- Calgary Northwest Athletic Association - Head Coach - 1993 - 1994
- Blackfoot Minor Hockey Association - Head Coach - 1992 - 1993
- Lethbridge Athletic Association - Assistant Coach - 1991 - 1992
- Canmore Minor Hockey Association - Assistant Coach - 1989 - 1990
Awards
- Calgary Police Service - 20 Year Service Award
- Calgary Police Service - Distinguished Service Award - 12 years
- Calgary Police Service - W.O. Young Award - Collision Investigation
Additional Training
- Supervising People
- Alberta Class 4 Driver's License
- Red Cross - Standard First Aid and CPR
- Foundations of Healthy Living
- 7 Habits of Effective People
- Crucial Conversations
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Level 1
- Covert Infiltration and Extraction
- Media Communication and Interview Skills
- Counter Terrorism Training
- Behavioural Descriptive Interviewing
- Stress and Wellness and Performance of Police Officers
- Undercover Pistol Tactics
- Officer Safety
- Search and Seizure
- Advanced Surveillance
- Leadership and Learning
- Undercover Techniques
- Advanced Driver Training
- Multicultural Education
- Investigators' Course - Level 1 and 2
- District Sergeant Course
- Intoxilyzer Course
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Sergeant
Alberta Sheriffs
04.2021 - Current
Driver Examiner (PT)
Alberta Transportation - Contract
08.2020 - 09.2022
Turf Care Maintenance Work (PT)
Springbank Links Golf Course
05.2017 - 10.2019
Police Officer - Sergeant
Calgary Police Service
06.1995 - 03.2020
Park Ranger (Seasonal 1991-1993 and FT 1993-1995)
Government of Alberta
05.1991 - 06.1995
Diploma in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Lethbridge Community College
General Studies, 1989
University Of Calgary
Criminal Justice, 1988
Sam Houston State University
High School Diploma -
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute